Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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Even in a non-smoking theater, you breathe dangerous levels of tobacco-generated toxins carried in on clothing.  Environmental scientists at Yale measured levels of dangerous chemicals floating in the air during movies frequented by non-smokers versus flicks viewed by smokers.

Analyzing theater air by gas chromatography showed that more hazardous volatile organic gases waft off the clothing of attendees during action movies than during family movies.  Why?  Those loving action films are more often regular smokers.  The toxic emissions during a 2 hour movie were equal to smoking 2-20 cigarettes.

Keep this in mind when decide to view a particular movie in a public theater or streaming at home. 

Roger Sheu, Christof Stönner, Jenna C. Ditto, Thomas Klüpfel, Jonathan Williams, Drew R. Gentner. Human transport of thirdhand tobacco smoke: A prominent source of hazardous air pollutants into indoor nonsmoking environments. Science Advances, 2020; 6 (10): eaay4109 DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aay4109

#movies #vocs #tobacco #secondhandsmoke #streaming

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Homestar North America of Dallas, TX is recalling its Finch 3 drawer dresser.  These units are unstable unless anchored to the wall.  They can fall over on children or pets causing severe injuries or death.

These units have been sold through amazon.com, hayneedle.com, overstock.com, walmart.com, and other online retailers.

If you have one of these in your home, be certain to anchor it to the wall using a free Homestar tip-over restaint kit.  Homestar will provide the kit and free home installation of it if you call them at 1-877-353-5999.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/homestar-recalls-dressers-due-to-tip-over-and-entrapment-hazards-recall-alert

#recall #homestar #finchdresser

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The coronavirus creates  lethal multi-organ damage in part by inducing an of the immune system hyperstimulation known as a cytokine storm.  Ironically, social isolation to halt the spread of the CoVid19 epidemic may make a cytokine storm worse.

A new British meta-analysis of 30 studies found a solid connection between social distancing and a rise in circulating inflammatory mediators including c-reactive protein and fibrinogen.  Loneliness is associated with increased IL-6, another inflammatory protein.

To avoid infection, you must physically distance yourself from others.  To maintain an emotional connection, though, our current batch of video-chat apps including Facetime and Skype facilitates face-to face interactions without risk of contamination. 

Kimberley J. Smith, Shannon Gavey, Natalie E. RIddell, Panagiota Kontari, Christina Victor. The association between loneliness, social isolation and inflammation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2020; 112: 519 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2020.02.002

#covid19 #inflammation #cytokinestorm #creactiveprotein #il6 #coronavirus

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Kichler Lighting LLC of Cleveland OH is recalling its Kichler 52 inch LEDfly Ceiling Fans.  There are defective arms holding the blades, and they may spin off during use and cause injury or worse.  There have been 62 reports of the blade irons breaking and/or blues detaching.

These units have been sold at Lowe’s stores and online through lowes.com.

If you have this fan installed, stop using it immediately.  Contact Kichler at 1-866-558-5706 to arrange for a free replacement fan.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kichler-Lighting-Recalls-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

#recall #kichler #fan

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WinCo Foods, LLC. of Boise, ID is recalling its Frozen Blackberries and Frozen Berry Medley.  Both products may be contaminated with Norovirus.  This highly contagious virus frequently causes cruise ship epidemics and triggers a severe gastroenteritis. The young, elders, or immunocompromised may have a critical infection.

The product was sold in WinCo stores in AZ, CA, ID, MT, NAUSEA AND VOMITING, OK, OR, WA, TX, and UT.

If you have this product, destroy it or return it to the store for a full refund.  For more info, call the company at 1-800-824-1706.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/winco-foods-llc-recalls-frozen-blackberries-and-frozen-berry-medley-because-possible-health-risk

#recall #winco #berries #blackberries

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Yamaha has voluntarily recalled its Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar System. And its charging cable.  The lithium battery may overheat forcing off the battery cover risking both fire and injuries.  If your have the unit, stop using it and call Yamaha at 1-877-865-4636 to obtain more information about a firmware fix for the unit and a replacement charging cable.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Yamaha-Recalls-Digital-Wireless-Equipment-for-Electric-Guitars-Due-to-Fire-and-Injury-Hazards

#yamaha #guitar #g10system #lithiumbattery

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Pero Family Farms Food Company is voluntarily recalling its Zucchini Spiral Pesto Side Dish Kit.  This product contains undeclared egg and milk allergens.  Those allergic to these could suffer life-threatening reactions.

This product has been sold in: Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.

Return the product to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-561-498-5771.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-alert-undeclared-egg-and-milk-allergens-zucchini-trays

#recall #pesto #egg #milk

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Pero Family Farms Food Company is voluntarily recalling its Zucchini Spiral Pesto Side Dish Kit.  This product contains undeclared egg and milk allergens.  Those allergic to these could suffer life-threatening reactions.

This product has been sold in: Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia.

Return the product to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-561-498-5771.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pero-family-farms-food-co-issues-alert-undeclared-egg-and-milk-allergens-zucchini-trays

#recall #pesto #egg #milk

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The Meijer Company is recalling its Mixed Nuts with Peanuts and Sea Salt product.  There are undeclared tree-nut allergens, Brazil nuts, contaminating the product.  

Those with tree-nut or Brazil nut allergies should not consume this product.  A severe allergic reaction could be life-threatening.

The product as been sold by Meijer superstores in: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Throw the product away or return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-800-543-3704. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/meijer-recalls-select-mixed-nuts-due-undeclared-brazil-nuts-product 

#recall #mixednuts #treenuts #brazilnuts

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The Meijer Company is recalling its Mixed Nuts with Peanuts and Sea Salt product.  There are undeclared tree-nut allergens, Brazil nuts, contaminating the product.  

Those with tree-nut or Brazil nut allergies should not consume this product.  A severe allergic reaction could be life-threatening.

The product as been sold by Meijer superstores in: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Throw the product away or return it to the point of purchase.  For more information, call the company at 1-800-543-3704. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/meijer-recalls-select-mixed-nuts-due-undeclared-brazil-nuts-product 

#recall #mixednuts #treenuts #brazilnuts